About Emalahleni

MUNICIPAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Emalahleni Local Municipality derives its powers and function from schedule five and six of the constitution. A municipality has executive authority in respect of, and has the right to administer:

a) the local government matters listed in Part B of Schedule 4 and Part B of Schedule 5; and

b) any other matter assigned to it by national or provincial legislation.

A municipality may make and administer by-laws for the effective administration of the matters which it has the right to administer. Subject to section 151(4), a by-law that conflicts with national or provincial legislation is invalid. If there is a conflict between a by-law and national or provincial legislation that is inoperative because of a conflict referred to in section 149, the by-law must be regarded as valid for as long as that legislation is inoperative.

The national government and provincial governments must assign to a municipality, by agreement and subject to any conditions, the administration of a matter listed in Part A of Schedule 4 or Part A of Schedule 5 which necessarily relates to local government,

If: a) that matter would most effectively be administered locally; and

b) The municipality has the capacity to administer it.

MANDATE

Planning and development in the eMalahleni Local Municipality (ELM) occurs within the national and provincial policy framework, and provides for the implementation of the priorities as outlined in these documents. This section presents a long term development strategy for the Municipality and gives effect to the development strategies and priorities of both the National and Provincial Government while also responding directly to the development challenges and opportunities that characterises the eMalahleni Local Municipality.

EMALAHLENI DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Development Vision

The vision clearly highlights the importance of creating partnerships with our social partners, with an aim of establishing a highly effective and efficient public service institution that excels in providing basic services to its communities and creating a centre for future growth and knowledge management.

Council has an understanding of our existing challenges, economic & cultural diversity and yet is determined to become the hub of efficient and effective service delivery. With an understanding of the challenges, potentials and capabilities that are existing in Emalahleni to enhance and where possible to turn around the architectural designs, planning and socio-economical limitations that were engineered and imposed on our society through the systems of the past.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence and innovation.

Emalahleni, the energy heartbeat of Southern Africa and economic hub of Mpumalanga.

Mission Statement

“Empowerment of our communities and providing innovative and excellent service that is conducive for sustainable economic development and social transformation”.

Core Values

To realize the organizational Vision and Mission Emalahleni adopted the following values:

Accountability

Transparency

Excellence

Integrity

Accessibility

Innovative

TOP 5 MUNICIPAL GOALS

Spatial transformation and social cohesion

Sustainable and affordable services

Clean administration and good governance

Financial viability

Socio-economic growth and a safe environment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

To provide support, advice and facilitate through alignment of the institutional arrangements.